BB&T

Retail, commercial, and corporate banking, investments, insurance, and wealth management

Company Overview

BB&T is one of the largest financial services holding companies in the U.S., with assets of more than $227.7 billion, more than 37,000 associates, and 2,000 locations in 15 states and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1872 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., BB&T is a full-service financial institution offering a full range of consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. A Fortune 500 company, BB&T is consistently recognized for outstanding client service by Greenwich Associates for small business and middle market banking.

About BB&T

HQ Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Founded: 1872
Ownership: public
Industry: Banking/Financing

Ranked #11 in 2019

Banking/Financing in Franchise Suppliers 2019

Ranked #15 in 2018

Banking/Financing in Franchise Suppliers 2018

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